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Gac Med Mex 2002; 138 (S1)

Measurement of Health Related Quality of Life in Survivors of Cancer in Childhood

Barr RD

Language: English
References: 13
Page: 5-6
PDF size: 29.85 Kb.


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Disease-free survival with the absence of morbidity is the fundamental goal of therapy. Therefore, it is necessary to employ measures that reflect the achievement, or lack thereof, of such a fundamental goal.


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